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Rachel Ten Brink

General Partner at Red Bike Capital

New York, New York

Overview 

Rachel ten Brink is the General Partner at Red Bike Capital and a Y Combinator Founder with a strong background in venture capital and product development. With experience at top companies like Elizabeth Arden and Estee Lauder, she brings expertise in strategic planning, brand management, and global business development to her current role, where she focuses on investing in sectors like wellness & fitness, SaaS, and FinTech in New York City.

Work Experience 

  • General Partner and Founder

    2021 - Current

    Red Bike Capital is an early stage VC fund based in New York, backing entrepreneurs building category-leading startups in saas, fintech, and health & wellness.

Red Bike Capital is a Latina-led seed-stage fund based in New York City.

  • Member

    2023

  • Board Member

    2021 - 2024

DYPER is a subscription-based diaper delivery service, delivering eco-friendly, plant-based, absorbent, and soft diapers.

Raised $20,000,000.00 from HCAP Partners and The Craftory.

  • Board Member (Acquired)

    2021 - 2023

AboveBoard is an inclusive platform for board and executive hiring.

Raised $9,000,000.00 from Nick Caldwell, Nia Batts, Farah Ali, Amy Chang, Bonita Stewart and Jenny Ceran.

  • Partner

    2019 - 2020

Five Four Ventures is an incubation and venture capital firm.

  • Co-Founder and CMO

    2013 - 2019

    Scentbird revolutionizes the way we perfume by offering a digital subscription that lets members choose from 450+ designer perfumes each month.

  • Co-Founder and CMO

    2016 - 2019

    Deck of Scarlet is a makeup subscription. We release a new palette in collaboration with a top makeup artist or influencer every 2 months. Be a burst of color in a black and white world.

Deck of Scarlet is a new makeup line that offers an exclusive makeup subscription service.

  • Senior Director

    2012 - 2014

    Reporting to CMO & Senior Management on Strategic Marketing initiatives including brand equity, Brazil taskforce, Red Door Spa flagship, repositioning of John Varvatos Brand, development of Wildfox partnership.

Elizabeth Arden, Inc. is a major American cosmetics and fragrance company.

  • Executive Director, Global Marketing Lab Series

    2010 - 2012

    Responsible for global volume and profit commitment of Lab Series (#1 Prestige Men’s Skincare brand globally). Grew business +31% in 12 months by focusing on Digital/E-Commerce, Key Markets, and Innovation. Managed team of 3, reported to VP/GM. • Developed strategic plan to doulbe size of brand in 36 months- including global creative platform, ecommerce/ digital marketng focus, new channel distribution, and star launch. • Led online-marketing plan and investments in, SEM, SEO, affiliate marketing, mobile, partnerships, display ads, and retargeting. Redesign ecommerce site. Consulting Assignments: Coach Fragrance, Bumble and bumble

Estee Lauder Companies is a manufacturer and marketer of skincare and hair care products, makeup, and perfumes .

Raised $5,150,000,000.00.

  • Brand Director

    2009 - 2010

    Developed Cazadores in the US (#1 Premium Tequila globally), driving +10% growth. Responsible for business strategy, creative development, and promotional strategy. Managed team of 4, reported to VP of Marketing. • Led UFC partnership • Created Marketing Strategy focusing on core Hispanic target.

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